Tim Curry, iconic actor known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80

Legendary actor Tim Curry died on August 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Cheshire, England, Curry began his professional career in London's West End with the production of Hair.

He is most widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a role he originally originated on stage. His diverse film and television career included playing Wadsworth in the murder mystery Clue, the concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and the terrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's It.